London

HC Deb 13 July 1987 vol 119 c357W

74. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will publish a table showing the level of arts funding by each London borough.

Mr. Luce

Details of the estimated expenditure of local authorities on leisure and recreation services are published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy in the annual booklet "Leisure and Recreation Statistics". No records in more detail are available to my office.

82. Ms. Richardson

asked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the director of Greater London Arts to discuss the level of arts funding by London boroughs.

85. Mr. Boateng

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he plans to meet the director of Greater London Arts to discuss the level of arts funding by London boroughs.

Mr. Luce

On 12 May last.

84. Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Minister for the Arts what representations he has received about cuts in arts funding in London boroughs.

Mr. Luce

I have received a few representations, especially on the decision of Tower Hamlets to cut out all funding for the arts.